Residence Application Process

In accordance with the protocol that entered into force on November 29, 2023, between the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Presidency and the Directorate General of Migration Management of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of the Interior, students who will apply for a student residence permit (including extensions) must submit the following documents to the "International Office Coordination" within 7 days, including Saturdays and Sundays, without waiting for the appointment date after completing their online applications.

Document submission days and hours:

Monday: 14:00-16:00

Tuesday: 11:30-13:00

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Residence permit registration/ Appointment (application) form. You need to complete the online application from the link below: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/

2. The fingerprint criminal number starting with GI or LS is to be written on the application form. The Directorates where you can submit fingerprints are listed below. You must have the appointment (application) form, your current Student Certificate, original passport and current residence permit with you.

*Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Migration Management

* Esenyurt District Working Group Presidency

*Kumkapi Coordination Center,

*Pendik District Working Group Chairmanship,

*Sultanbeyli District Working Group Chairmanship

Important: The files of students who do not provide fingerprints will be considered incomplete, and the relevant files will not be accepted by our office.

3. Passport or passport substitute document (the page with your picture, validity and expiration dates and last entry and exit pages)

4. Proof of enrollment (Students who will extend their enrollment must submit the required documents, including transcripts)

5. Photocopy of current residence permit

6. 4 biometric photographs

7. Valid health insurance (GHI or private health insurance covering the period of residence permit request)

8. Document showing the address of the accommodation

• A copy of the title deed if he/she is staying in his/her own home
• Proof of residence and invoice in own name for extension applications
• If staying with a rental contract, a notarized copy of the rental contract (The rental contract must be made 'in the form of an arrangement' by the landlord and the tenant before a notary public).
• If staying in a hotel, etc., a document indicating that the accommodation has been provided and a receipt showing the payment for the duration of the stay
• If staying in student dormitories, a document indicating that you are staying in the dormitory. If the document is not barcoded or QR-coded, the signature circular of the dormitory.
• If staying with a sponsor, notarized commitment of the person with whom the sponsor is staying (If the sponsor is married, notarized commitment of the spouse) (The sponsor must have a legal stay in Türkiye.)

9. Receipt of payment of the residence permit document fee (payment can be made at the Tax Office)

In case the person is under the age of eighteen; for foreigners under the age of 18; for those coming with a visa exemption or a visa for a different purpose; a document containing the information of the parent/guardian (birth certificate, family certificate, etc.) and the consent given by the parent/guardian/legal representative (for those coming with a visa suitable for the purpose ((study visa)); the consent and the document containing the information of the parent/guardian will not be attached.)

Students who do not submit their Residence Permit application file to our office within the specified period are responsible for the rejection or rejection of their documents.